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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1918
Page
6
W J Sibert and Ed Shrigley report a house to house canvass in Scott township District No 8 for the W S S drive. They say 28 pledges totaling 107.69 with 33 cards filled and 26 families visited none refused. They state all pledged and sign off as president and secretary.
A reader condemns the 1917 Indiana registration law, saying it forces voters to register again at a cost of about $3000 yearly for the county. The editor notes the law was enacted by the Republican Legislature and approved by Governor James P. Goodrich, while predicting repeal by a Democratic Legislature in 1919.
Notice to Ada M. Davis non resident of Indiana that Floyd vis seeks divorce in Harrison Circuit Court Corydon Indiana. The defendant must appear by Sept 7 1918 or the case will proceed. Clerk James A. Watson signs the announcement dated July 6.
In loving reminiscence of Sarah A. tlardman who departed this life April 1950s at age 84 years 8 months after a brief illness. Survived by brother Anthony W. Davis of Kansas and daughters Emmi Chivers Los Angeles Anna Hard Louisville. A devoted wife and mother who joined the United Brethren Church as a girl and died in the faith.
Charles Frederick Gerdon and Mings Mary Emma Voignier of N Albany wed in Holy Trinity on July 3 with Father Charles B. Gerdon officiating. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs John A Gordon, works for R J Reynolds Tobacco Co Louisville. the bride has worked for Baker Printing Company. Congratulations.
There seems to be a misunderstanding in some parts of the county in regard to the use of the lines of the Eureka Telephone Company between the hours of 9 p.m. and 6 am. It is the rule of this company that all parties have the use of our lines at any time, day or night, and our Exchanges are open at all hours. A night operator is maintained only at Corydon, and operators at other Exchanges should not be called at these late hours except for business only. These operators are instructed to take down connections for all other than business calls. Jacob Schneider, President of Board of Directors.
Third reunion of Hiartsville College alumni set for August 14 in Hiartsville Indiana. All former students invited with attendance by five year cycle. Notify Secretary by July 20 if attending. Committee members listed include Dr Bertha Anne Clause chairman Mas Jaura gs Fix secretary Samuel Wertz all of Columbus Indiana.
Miss Pearl Lind and Alpha Farnsley of Posey township married in Jeffersonville last Saturday. The couple returned home that evening to a neighborly charivari and plan to reside in New Albany where the groom works.
Report of condition for First National Bank at Coryden Indiana as of June 29 1918. Includes resources totaling 643 318 88 with loans bonds cash and deposits and liabilities including capital stock surplus and deposits. Arthur B Richert cashier sworn July 9 1918 before notary Clyde R Lotwick.
The Louisville New Albany and Corydon Railroad will modify its timetable starting Thursday July 18 1918. Daily service will be two trains leaving Corydon at 10 10 A M and 4 20 P M with connections to East and Westbound trains on the southern line.
Edith Roudenbush aged 38 died of cancer after a three year illness at her Bridgeport home. She leaves husband Jacob Roudenbush and two sons and a daughter. Funeral service was held at Elizabeth Presbyterian Church conducted by Reverend M. L. New and burial followed in Elizabeth cemetery. Fred Johns and John McKnight of Taylor township were in Cosydon on business. Mr Johns reports farming success with two Taylor farms and predicts wheat yields above 1200 bushels. He notes a large corn crop on the river bottom farm and sold seed corn worth $1900 with favorable seed reports received nationwide.
Miss Enid R. Fowler and John S. Hendricks wed in Corydor with J. L. Battram officiating at Ay i. Church. Bride and groom are children of local families Warry Fowler and George Hendricks and are popular among friends.
Tona Fessel died Thursday July 4 at his Morgan township home after a long epilepsy illness. He was 28, survived by his wife and one child, his parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fessel, four brothers and three sisters. Funeral services were held Saturday at 9:00 am at the Casth etic church in Bradford.
Mary E Biddell daughter of Mr and Mrs Jesse E Biddell married William Clarence Albin son of Mr and Mrs Cordin Albin at the Don A B Church with J L Battram officiating. A correction states the horses killed by a Southern Railway train belonged to Marcus Schmelz, not Martin.
Reading shows William C. Albin and Mary E. Hidd le, John 8. Hendrick and Enid Fowler, George J. Dodd and Mary E. Rob. Names appear as parties in a public notices item with other details cut off from OCR.
The United Brethren Church posts a fall program with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and a sermon at 10:30 a.m. on the topic Our Mission. Evening service led by the Woman's Missionary Association. Public invited. J L Battram, Pastor.
Prospects are favorable for a big corn crop in Harrison County as conditions look promising for a strong harvest. Local farmers report good soil moisture and growing season progress with potential high yields.
Notice to non residents Herman Scher Esther Scher Patrick Henry McDonald and Mary Elizabeth McDonald of foreclosure action on real estate in Harrison and Floyd Counties Indiana. Defendants must appear in Harrison Circuit Court Corydon by September 9 1918 to answer or demur or face judgment in their absence. James A Watson Clerk July 9 1918.
A service flag with seven stars will be dedicated at Zoar church five miles northeast of Corydon next Sunday evening, July 14 at 8 45. An interesting program is planned. The event was delayed by rain last Sunday. Quarterly Conference follows Monday morning July 15 at 9 30 with Rev J H Toombs as speaker on both occasions.
Injured in an auto accident yesterday morning near Hursttown were Wilford Emily and Wes Dellinger after their vehicle, driven by Chas W Reising, turned over when avoiding a cow on a wet road. Reising was pinned but unharmed. Emily suffered a badly damaged left hand with broken bones and Dellinger endured severe bruising while they freed him. Also reported is the marriage of Miss Mary E Robson to Mr George J Dodd in Corydon last Wednesday with Rev JG Moore officiating. The couple from Boone township will reside in Latham Illinois and visit the Democrat weekly.
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